la
/zon/
Translation
zone, area
Word origin
From Latin zona ('belt, girdle'), from Greek zone ('belt'), originally referring to the climatic belts that circle the globe. English took zone from the same source.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- zone
- English cognates
- zone
Grammar
Examples
l' .
The factory area is at the entrance to the city.
.
We have entered a difficult area during the flight.
Cette au .
This area is off-limits to the public.
.
A blue zone limits parking time to two hours.
Cette .
This area really lacks public transport.
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